Telarah

An assessment of population growth drivers in Telarah reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Telarah statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,367 people. This reflects an increase of 49 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,318 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,222 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,655 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Telarah has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with the Telarah (SA2) expected to increase by 638 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 38.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Telarah according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Telarah experienced limited development activity between 2016 and 2020 with an average of one approval per year, totaling eight over the five years. This low level is typical in rural areas due to modest housing needs and construction demand restricted by local infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national averages, Telarah has much lower development activity. Recent developments have been exclusively medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. With approximately 1035 people per approval, Telarah indicates a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Telarah is projected to add 903 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Future projections show Telarah adding 903 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Telarah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, Truegain Site Remediation, Dalmore Park Employment Hub, and Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment. The following details these projects, focusing on those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Telarah are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Telarah has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, predominantly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 5.8%.

The area has 1,200 residents employed, which is 2.0% higher than the Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 58.9%, slightly above the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. Key industries employing Telarah residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a strong focus on mining, with an employment share 2.2 times higher than the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, at 1.7% compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the Census working population count versus resident population. In the year ending September 2025, Telarah's labour force decreased by 2.4%, alongside a 2.4% employment decline, keeping unemployment broadly unchanged. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Statewide in NSW, as of 25-November-25, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Telarah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Telarah's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $51,080 and the average income stands at $64,667, compared to figures for Rest of NSW of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,606 (median) and $70,396 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Telarah all fall between the 20th and 26th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.7% of the community (797 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.

Telarah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Telarah, as assessed in the latest Census, 89.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 87.1% houses and 13.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Telarah stood at 28.5%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.7% and rented ones at 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, lower than the Non-Metro NSW average of $1,862. Median weekly rent in Telarah was $300, compared to $375 in Non-Metro NSW. Nationally, Telarah's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Telarah features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.0% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.7.

Telarah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.5%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (35.4%). Educational participation is high, with 27.4% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.2%), secondary (7.6%), and tertiary (3.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Telarah has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together offer 225 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Telarah is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 148 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 32 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Telarah is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Telarah faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is prevalent at approximately 53% (~1,243 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Rest of NSW's 54.8%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, impacting 14.1 and 11.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.2% (383 people). Health outcomes among seniors generally align with the broader population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Telarah placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Telarah's population showed low cultural diversity, with 93.1% being citizens, 95.0% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.8%, compared to 57.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.9%), English (31.1%), and Irish (9.3%).

Notably, Polish ethnicity was overrepresented at 1.3% in Telarah versus 0.7% regionally, as were Australian Aboriginal at 6.9% versus 5.1%, and Samoan at 0.4% versus 0.1%.

Telarah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Telarah's median age is 35, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and Australia's median of 38. Locally, those aged 25-34 make up 18.6% of the population, significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 55-64 constitute only 9.6%, lower than the regional average. Post-2021 Census, the 25-34 age group increased from 16.5% to 18.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort decreased from 11.5% to 9.6%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.2% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Telarah's age profile. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 52%, adding 227 residents to reach a total of 668. The 65-74 group shows more modest growth at 7%, with an increase of only 14 residents.